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Released 13 October 2009
During the 2008 holiday season, The Salvation Army served over 7,000
registered families with toys, clothing and food for Christmas, that was more
than 30,000 individuals. The food
provided to these families typically comes in bulk and in many cases is
donated; however, the continued economic downturn has hit everyone hard this
year.
"Sure, we expect to have to buy some food to provide during
Christmas distribution," said Major Lewis Reckline of The Salvation Army, "but
this year we're looking at having to buy all the food, that's just not
feasible."
During the summer months, The Salvation Army provided an average of 120
families a week with food, since September, that number has risen by
approximately 20 families per week.
"We're doing all that we can to provide for the 140 families we see a week,"
said Seth Atkinson, Director of Social Services. "In mid-December when
see
more than 7,000 families in one week, that's when we're really going to need
help, and food."
During Christmas distribution, The Salvation Army provides each registered
family to come through the depot with a food supplement. "While our
clients do understand that the food they're getting is a supplement, it's still
our job to try and provide them with something of substance that can help feed
their
family," said Major Reckline.
The grocery list of the items and quantities that The Salvation Army needs
in
order to serve their clients this Christmas is below. If you would like
to help, either by donating money for the purchase of food or by holding a
canned food drive at your school or business, please contact Stephanie Harris
with The Salvation Army at (757) 581-2362 or
stephanie_harris@uss.salvat
ionarmy.org. Additionally, canned food drives can be simply to raise
one item (ie. Canned Corn Food Drive or Box of Stuffing Food Drive).
| Quantity |
Item |
| 30,800 |
cans of Corn |
| 30,800 |
cans of Green Beans |
| 15,400 |
Boxes Mashed Potatoes |
| 15,400 |
Boxes Stuffing |
| 15,400 |
Gravy (cans/packages) |
| 15,400 |
Cranberry sauce |